Equities – Page 33
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White papersBalancing the carbon equation: how we are investing for a better climate
The climate crisis does not end at our coastline, it is a global emergency – and dealing with it requires coordinated action to safeguard the planet for future generations. In the latest Equitorial, we explain how our bespoke solutions can help meet investors’ climate change needs.
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White papersGlobal emerging markets: virus valuations
Over the past month, global stock markets have been buffeted by the mounting gravity of the coronavirus pandemic and the oil-price crash. With emerging-market companies trading at significant discounts to their intrinsic value, we believe that there are several quality stocks that have the potential to emerge stronger than their competitors in the aftermath of the crisis.
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White papersData privacy and protection in the coronavirus pandemic
Policymakers around the globe have attempted to crack down on intrusions by technology companies into users’ data privacy, with tighter regulation and greater scrutiny. But the coronavirus pandemic has raised concerns about a similar intrusion by governments, for the greater public good. Engager Janet Wong explores the issue.
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White papersEM Equity: A Return to Fundamentals, but a Long Road Ahead
Conrad Saldanha, Neuberger Berman Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio Manager, discusses April’s EM equity market rally and the impact of falling oil prices on EM economies.
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White papersFast Retailing case study
Fast Retailing has made significant improvements in managing human rights risks in its supply chain and on other sustainability risks following investor engagement. This case study details how EOS has engaged with the company since 2016 on the challenges the company is facing as a casual clothing retailer.
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White papersPlotting the path to recovery: V, L or Nike swoosh?
When the coronavirus pandemic eventually recedes, what will a recovery in equities look like? Here we consider three potential outcomes and how our Asia ex-Japan portfolio is positioned to weather the outbreak.
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White papersLooking Through the Pandemic
Confusion, uncertainty and snap responses to the coronavirus have created an environment that leads to more questions than answers. Because some previous tendencies will likely speed up while others slow down, here are three trends investors should watch in the months ahead.
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White papersMarket weekly – Quality will withstand volatile equity markets
Senior investment strategist Daniel Morris and Guy Davies, Chief Investment Officer active equity strategies, discuss the outlook for equity markets.
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White papersRisk Parity and the Fallacy of the Single Cause
Were risk parity strategies really the cause of the recent correlated stock and bond market sell-off, or one of its victims?
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White papersProtective and Proactive
Liquid alternatives and private market investors are proving their worth during the current turmoil.
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White papersIn Praise of Dollar Dominance
This crisis would likely be much worse without its conjurers at the Fed.
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White papersPolicy Makers Keep the Pedal to the Metal
Record-high initial claims show lingering unemployment pains, the oil deal spurs trading and governments continue incubating new fiscal stimulus packages to keep the global economy alive.
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White papersWhat is microfinance and why does it matter for investors?
Microfinance is a promising way to address global problems such as poverty, inequality and environmental damage. But what’s in it for investors?
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White papersBlack swan or grey rhino: Should investors have seen COVID-19 coming?
The devastating coronavirus outbreak has prompted renewed discussion of “black swans”: rare, unexpected events that wreak havoc on markets and economies. But is COVID-19 really a black swan? And to what extent can investors ensure their portfolios are resilient to sudden shocks of this kind?
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White papersCOVID-19: This time is different?
While the COVID-19 pandemic may be unlike anything financial markets have experienced before, the past still offers valuable lessons for investors trying to make sense of the crisis, explains Euan Munro.
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White papersMacroeconomic Picture - April 2020
Heading towards a sharp contraction in H1; H2 recovery shaped by the duration of the crisis and by the effectiveness of the unprecedented policy response, once the post-containment normalization phase starts.While a state of emergency has been declared by the President, almost all states are implementing emergency measures with various degrees of severity, from preventing gatherings to statewide quarantines.
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White papersOil Jumps, Jobs Slump, More Fiscal Help Coming
President Trump expects Saudi Arabia and Russia to cut oil production and prices surged ~25% on the news. Initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits skyrocketed, doubling the previous week’s record and there is more talk of future fiscal packages.
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White papersAre investors too complacent about the coronavirus?
In the latest of our editorial series, Link, AIQ brings members of Aviva Investors’ investment strategy, equity and debt teams together to discuss the prospects for financial markets and the world economy in the face of the coronavirus epidemic.
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White papersHow Could Covid-19 Affect 5G?
The way we live, work and learn has shifted markedly since the Covid-19 outbreak. With greater reliance on online resources, we see an increased demand for faster network speeds that could be enabled by 5G. How could the pandemic affect 5G rollouts? Where are the opportunities? Watch YT Boon, Director of Research – Asia, as he shares his insights on the demand for this service.
